Sigma Xi Elects 25 New Members

The Hamilton College chapter of Sigma Xi, the scientific research society, elected 22 students to associate membership and three faculty to full membership on May 10. Two alumni who were elected to associate membership at the time of their commencement were promoted to full membership.

The initiation banquet on May 21 included family members who were on campus for Commencement weekend.

Sigma Xi facilitates a variety of activities that support scientific research. Best known are the award-winning interdisciplinary journal, American Scientist, and the grants-in-aid of research program that has awarded funds to graduate and undergraduate students in a highly competitive pool of applications for more than 80 years.